RCB leads both brand and business value charts for the first time ever, but TV viewership drops sharply, shows Houlihan Lokey’s IPL Valuation Study 2026.

NEW DELHI, July 29 : The business value of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 series, has soared more than 11 per cent to $20.6 billion this year, according…

Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study finds IPL business value at $20.6 billion after Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold for a record $1.78 billion.

IPL's business value reaches $20.6 billion, with RCB becoming the most valued franchise at $312 million.

Indian Premier League valuations have increased significantly year-on-year. Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first franchise to surpass $300 million brand value. The…